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sweat

[swet] / swɛt /






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He said he is so honest, “I practically sweat holy water.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It should be reapplied every two hours, or sooner if you sweat a lot, have been in water, or after drying yourself with a towel.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Many residents hide sick relatives from health workers, inadvertently infecting themselves through contact with the sweat and blood of the ill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"I make sure to drink large amounts of water and beverages rich in salts and minerals, because we sweat constantly and are always on the move," said Imad Ahmed, visiting from Britain.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Her face was drenched with cold sweat, from the effort of walking.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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